What are some of the unique advantages of the new Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program at USI?
The USI program enables students to prepare for an engineering career in a student-centered environment where faculty members, whose sole responsibility is teaching and advising engineering students, give each student the individual attention necessary for success in a demanding academic program. The USI program is designed to be completed in four years by well-prepared, traditional, full-time students who opt not to have a cooperative work assignment. However, the program will admit students who are not fully prepared for the rigor of an engineering curriculum and provide them with an additional year of preparation specifically designed with the needs of such students in mind. This five-year program is the only one of its kind in the state. It is based on the success USI has achieved in its engineering technology curriculum over the last 21 years, preparing more than 400 students for successful careers in engineering. The faculty of the USI program is a blend of engineers with over 10
